Author Archive: Bernews1

Annual Labour Day Home Triathlon Results

The Bermuda Triathlon Association held their Annual Labour Day Home Triathlon at Harrington Sound Dock yesterday [Sept 3]. A field of 41 took part in at least one leg of the event Andrew Davis, led from start to finish breaking the tape in 1:02:57, while Nathalie Luthie claimed the Ladies title finishing 13th overall with a time of 1:12:34. Davis came... Read more of this article

Chess: Bermuda Record First Win In Turkey

The Bermuda Chess team of Clevert Bacchas, James Dill, Gary Cooper, Michael Radford and Jamel Warren won their first game of the International Chess Festival “İstanbul Open 2012″ which is being held in İstanbul, Turkey. After four losses and a draw Bermuda defeated Palau 2 ½ – 1 ½. Bermuda took a 1 – 0 lead after Bacchas defeated... Read more of this article

Full Speech: Baldwin Spencer At BIU Banquet

At this weekend’s BIU Annual Labour Day Banquet, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Baldwin Spencer strongly criticized Bernews commenters saying that some were “disgusting, vile and racist,” praised the BIU and Bermuda for its contributions to society, and encouraged everyone both in Bermuda and across the Caribbean to work... Read more of this article

Videos: 2012 Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride

The 9th Annual Remembrance Ride for the victims of Hurricane Fabian was held on Sunday [Sept 2], with riders starting from City Hall and making their way to Ferry Reach. The Bermuda Longriders rode with a Police escort from City Hall to the Memorial Bench in St. George’s which was erected to honour those lost. Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride tributes: Nine... Read more of this article

OBA Suggests Temporarily Easing Requirements

The OBA’s Shadow Minister of Education, Dr. Grant Gibbons has expressed concerns that because of Bermuda’s “deteriorating economy and job losses, some parents of school-age children are having a particularly hard time out-fitting them for school this year.” Dr. Gibbons said, “Having heard from parents and constituents, as well... Read more of this article

Sponsors Needed If Career Fair Is To Take Place

There is a chance that the 2012 Career Fair may not take place this year unless additional financial support can be found. Chairman Ralph Richardson said, “The organising committee for the 2012 Career fair, have been working over the summer to organise this fall event, which now is in its 8th year. “The Fair is planned to take place at the... Read more of this article

Cyclist Mayho Faces “Hardest & Fastest Race Ever”

Bermuda’s Dominique Mahyo is presently in France where he is spending two months training with Philippe Mauduit and racing with the club UCC Vivonne. Commenting on his training Mayho said, “I’ve been living in France for a month now and I’m still loving every moment of it. “This week I didn’t get out much because I... Read more of this article

Man Overturns Car In Accident, Arrested For DUI

Police arrested a 35 year-old Hamilton parish man today [Sept 3] on suspicion of impaired driving after the man overturned his car in a Smith’s parish accident. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3am on Monday, September 3rd police responded to a reported single vehicle damage only collision on Jennings Road in Smith’s parish near the... Read more of this article

Motorcyclist Robbed At Gunpoint In Southampton

At approximately 2:00am on Sunday morning [Sept 2] a motorcyclist riding in Southampton was approached by two men, with one of the men appearing to have a gun. The rider was robbed of his motorcycle before the gunmen escaped. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2am on Sunday, September 2nd police responded to a reported robbery in the Middle Road,... Read more of this article

60% Off Sale At White’s Southside Tomorrow

There will be a 60% off liquidation sale at White’s Southside location tomorrow [Sept 4], KPMG announced. This is one of three White’s stores forced to sell off their remaining goods, with the Supreme Court ordering that the 88-year-old company be wound up. A KPMG spokesperson said, “White’s at Southside Ltd. [in liquidation] at 26 Southside... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Leslie A “Potential Threat”

[Updated] Tropical Storm Leslie is a potential threat to the island the Bermuda Weather Service said today [Sept 3]. Its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 273 nm to the south south-east at 12 pm Thursday [Sep 6]. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Leslie is presently 551 miles south of Bermuda, and is moving towards... Read more of this article

Photos/Results: 2012 Selena’s BBQ, Block Party

Selena’s 3rd Annual Causeway BBQ & Block Party was held yesterday [Sept 2] on Kindley Field in St George’s, and locals converged upon the East End to earn trophies and barbeque bragging rights. By the end of the day the trophy winners were declared with Char Baby BBQ winning Best Hamburger, The Bredrens winning Best Ribs, Up In Smoke winning... Read more of this article